Prudential Risk

Alternative Markets

Asian Regulators Scrutinise Private Credit as Investor Redemption Fears Grow

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

The HKMA is assessing bank exposures as wealth managers rush to calm client nerves over the USD 1.8 trillion asset class.

Supervision & Enforcement

China Introduces Rating System for Wealth Management Firms

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2026

The new system will link ratings to market access and regulatory intensity, aiming to curb a focus on scale over quality.

Operational Risk

RBI Mandates Disclosure of Deposit Insurance Premiums by Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2026

Banks must now report timely payment of DICGC premiums and disclose arrears under new RBI rules aligned with the risk-based premium framework.

Operational Risk

APRA Warns Small Mutual Banks on Viability Amid Rising Tech Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2026

APRA's Therese McCarthy Hockey highlighted a growing divide in the mutual banking sector, urging smaller players to adapt or risk failure.

Liquidity Risk

Cambodia Moves to Calm Fears Amid Banking Service Disruption

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Regulators and industry bodies have affirmed the sector’s resilience following a service disruption at a local bank that sparked online rumours.

Credit Risk

Bangladesh Bank Revamps Credit Card Rules, Doubles Loan Limits

By Editors | 17/03/2026

New guidelines introduce higher credit limits and stricter rules on risk management, consumer protection, and security to support a cashless economy.

Liquidity Risk

China Considers Tighter Deposit Rules as Rate Cuts and Inversions Spread

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

Regulators may tighten rules on certain deposits as banks aggressively cut rates to protect margins, with long-term rates now falling below short-term ones.

Structural Regulation

Korea's IBK Drives KOSDAQ Reform with Dual-Track Push

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2026

IBK and the Korea Venture Capital Association are separately mobilising capital and lobbying for structural reform to revitalise the KOSDAQ market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.